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The Vampire Diaries: Casting for "Protective Parent"

We will meet Bonnie's father on Season 4 of The Vampire Diaries. This has already been announced by Julie Plec.

But now we can seemingly break the news of that absentee dad's name, considering a casting notice that went out today which calls for an African-American man in his late 30s/early 40s named Rudy Owens.

The note described him as a "protective parent."

Very few mentions of Bonnie's father have been made over the years, with the exception of a couple references to his displeasure of his daughter's involvement in witchcraft.

What will bring him into the picture this fall? It's unclear, but prepare to meet Rudy on Episode 10.

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Fran•October 11, 2012 20:09

I would say Morris Chestnut, Michael Ealy, Terrence Howard or Blair Underwood, but those actors are way too good to play a character that will likely get killed off in 2 episodes...right after Bonnie helps Elena and pays another "terrible price". Cedric the Entertainer is starting to make sense now.

Finally Bonnie's father has woken up from his coma! Lol but seriudly after all the deaths and missing people this town has. You would think he would of been trying to protect his daughter around the 1st or 2nd season. No father of the year for this man!

why bother, bonnie's dad will die in 2-3 episodes tops like all the black people in this show who is not bonie. lol Also 3 season too late to cast this guy, you might start by giving bonnie a house first before a dad lol

Ann•October 10, 2012 01:23

It doesn't matter who they get to portray Bonnie's dad because he'll be treated as poorly as her mother was. Everything they do concerning Bonnie is done half-assed, this will be no different.

You want a love that consumes you. You want passion and adventure, and even a little danger... I want you to get everything you're looking for. But for right now, I want you to forget that this happened. Can't have people knowing I'm in town yet. Goodnight, Elena.

Hey, Blondie. Today isn't the worst day of your life. Today and tomorrow, it's a cakewalk. There'll be people around you day in and day out like they're afraid to leave you alone. The worst day? That's next week when there's nothing but quiet. Just a heads up.